kyphosis between C4 and C6
Hi All,
I have a cervical compression and Kyphosis between C4 and C6. The kyphosis is 6 degrees. One surgeon says he can do a disc replacement bi-level at C4-5 and C5-6. Another surgeon says he can't because of the Kyphosis and that disc replacement is tricky. He is recommending a fusion of the two levels. He says fusion is the only way to go.
Also, I am reading on the internet that if you have kyphosis you are not a candidate for ADR.
Has anyone had a successful ADR surgery with Kyphosis?
Thank you I am getting so confused by these different opinions.
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disc bulges C 4-5 and C 5-6
EMG evidence nerve root blockage at C6, C8 and L5
Cogential moderate-severe cervical/lumbar stenosis
Cervical compression with clinical myelopathy with Hoffman's
Tests; MRI's, EMG/NC studies, discogram, CT scan
Pain management; tens unit, ice and heat, physical therapy, chiropratic care, and spinal epidural treatments.
Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Ohio external third party approved Pro-C ADR at C 5-6 on 4/3/13
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